Catch the Glow

Holiday festivities and evening parade (beginning at 5:30 pm). Beginning at noon, children can visit with Santa and enjoy hayrides, pony rides, and a smore's bar. Whimsical characters and festive carolers will entertain throughout the downtown area. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the Christmas Season in Estes Park. It's celebrated with the most magical event of the year, the Catch the Glow Parade. At dusk floats, marching bands, entertainers, wildlife characters, and Santa parade with sparkling lights, storybook figures, angels, and snowmen.